What is the cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to bus via Leeds which costs £35 - £90 and takes 13h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Portpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Portpatrick. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The distance between Nottingham and Portpatrick is 450 miles. The road distance is 284 miles.

How do I travel from Nottingham to Portpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 21m and costs £75 - £300.

How long does it take to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Portpatrick bus from?

Nottingham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick is to bus which takes 13h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Carlisle, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Nottingham to Portpatrick bus arrive?

Nottingham to Portpatrick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Portpatrick?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Portpatrick is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Nottingham to Portpatrick.

Where can I stay near Portpatrick?

There are 175+ hotels available in Portpatrick.

Nottingham to Portpatrick - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfield
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
11h 21m
£77–292
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie923
13h 32m
£39–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie923
13h 31m
Drive 282.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Portpatrick282.4 mi
5h 26m
£71–103
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
8h 50m
£73–187
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
11h 31m
£91–215
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Chesterfield
2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
11h 32m
£157–466

Nottingham to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

72Weekly Services

11h 21mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 447.9 mi
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Nottingham, England and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to South Crescent via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to South Crescent via Manchester Piccadilly, Carlisle, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 11h 31m.

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